§ 58. Mr. T. Smith(for Mr. Thorne) asked the Home Secretary the cause of the explosion on Wednesday at the soap works, Wide Lane, Morley, Yorkshire, at which five men were injured?
§ Sir S. HoareI have received a preliminary report from which it appears that the explosion was probably due to a mistake in carrying out a process of making bituminous paint, but further inquiries are being made.
§ Sir S. HoareA full inquiry is being made on the usual lines.